How Do I Convert My WordPress Site to Progressive Web App?

WordPress is a popular content management system (CMS) used to create websites. A progressive web app is an app that is built to work well on mobile devices, desktop devices, and the web.

A progressive web app can be viewed as a hybrid of a website and an app.

To convert a WordPress site to a progressive web app, first determine whether your site is ready for a progressive web app. Sites that are not ready for a progressive web app may not have all the features needed to be viewed as an app. Sites that are ready for a progressive web app should have the following features:

A responsive design that works well on all devices

A secure connection

A fast load time

A reliable delivery network

A progressive web app should also have the following features:

A manifest that defines the app’s features

A navigable app shell

A consistent user experience

A progressive web app can be created using the following tools:

Ionic

Webpack

A manifest file

A navigation component

A service worker

A progressive web app’s manifest defines the app’s features. The manifest should include the following information:

The name of the app

The icon

The description

The version number

The minimum supported device type

The minimum supported version of the app

The web app’s manifest should be served from the app’s root directory. The manifest should also be served from the app’s root directory if the app has a root navigation component.

A navigation component should be included in a progressive web app if the app has a root navigation component. A navigation component defines the app’s main navigation. The navigation component should include the following information:

A name

A path

A title

A type

A template

A navigation component should also include the following information:

A service worker should be included in a progressive web app if the app has a root navigation component. A service worker enables the app to respond to user interactions faster than a web page.

The service worker can cache and serve content from the app.

A service worker should also include the following information:

A cache manifest

A cache manifest should be included in a progressive web app if the app has a cache. The cache manifest defines the app’s cache policy. The cache manifest should include the following information:

The cache name

The cache type

The cache duration

The cache size

The cache URL

A cache manifest should also include the following information:

A service worker should be included in a progressive web app if the app has a cache.